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tamasin ford, bbc news, monrovia, liberia. let's take a look at some of the other stories making the news. two reuters journalists are due back in court in myanmar to face charges under the official secrets act. wa lone and chaw soe oo, were detained last month after a dinner meeting with police officers. the two had been working on coverage of the rohingya refugee crisis in western rakhine state. venezuelan security forces have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators paying tribute to a rebel helicopter pilot killed last week in a shootout with soldiers. the protesters were trying to move to a cemetery in eastern caracas where oscar perez was buried on sunday. new caledonian crows are famously clever. they use sticks to forage for food, hidden in trees and branches. but some painstakingly carve out hooks to collect worms and spiders. a group of scientists has been studying the birds, in the south pacific and believe they know the reason why. victoria gill has the story. a very crafty crow. these birds are c
tamasin ford, bbc news, monrovia, liberia. let's take a look at some of the other stories making the news. two reuters journalists are due back in court in myanmar to face charges under the official secrets act. wa lone and chaw soe oo, were detained last month after a dinner meeting with police officers. the two had been working on coverage of the rohingya refugee crisis in western rakhine state. venezuelan security forces have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators paying...
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when liberia was battling 14 years of civil war. as liberians pack this stadium, they support the president of liberia and what better place to do it than a football stadium? africa's most celebrated footballer is now the formal president of liberia. fans are euphoric, sleeping overnight to capture a glimpse of the country giant yze is called here but they are concerned the football success but they are concerned the football su ccess ca n but they are concerned the football success can be translated off the pitch. -- as he is called here. to narrow the gap between rich and poon narrow the gap between rich and poor, to ensure proper resources would not end up in the pocket of government officials. george weah's presidency marks the first peaceful handover of power in liberia for more than 70 years. an inspiration on the pitch, huge pressure to do the same in politics. if you've ever strolled down hollywood's walk of fame you'll have no doubt seen some very big names. hundreds of actors, pop stars and celebrities have been honoured w
when liberia was battling 14 years of civil war. as liberians pack this stadium, they support the president of liberia and what better place to do it than a football stadium? africa's most celebrated footballer is now the formal president of liberia. fans are euphoric, sleeping overnight to capture a glimpse of the country giant yze is called here but they are concerned the football success but they are concerned the football su ccess ca n but they are concerned the football success can be...
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in liberia. lebanese, about 4000 in liberia. they have a long history in south africa. this community is keen for this to go through? this to go through? community are huge right along the west african coast. you can see the differences. differences. lebanese are in the stands, speaking french, mixing with others. french, mixing with others. third—generation who speaks no english. english. because they have never been given citizenship. citizenship. i went into an old man's shop. man's shop. man's 5hop. he must have been in his 705 or 805, he was lebanese. 705 or 805, he was lebanese. said, this country doesn't think of me as one of their own. me as one of their own. i have lived here for more than 50 years. here for more than 50 years. the immigration office every year to buy my residency permit. buy my residency permit. affect the huge community in liberia. liberia. let's keep an eye on that with your help, please. thank you. this is a very interesting story. very interesting story. health ca
in liberia. lebanese, about 4000 in liberia. they have a long history in south africa. this community is keen for this to go through? this to go through? community are huge right along the west african coast. you can see the differences. differences. lebanese are in the stands, speaking french, mixing with others. french, mixing with others. third—generation who speaks no english. english. because they have never been given citizenship. citizenship. i went into an old man's shop. man's shop....
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next, liberia. george weah has been sworn in as the new president of liberia. it took place in a packed stadium on the outskirts of monrovia. this is a moment of huge significance — for weah he trades footballing stardom for political power. for liberia — it's the first time peaceful transition of power in more than 70 years. tamasin ford reports. it's going to be the biggest match of his life, south africa's first elected female, to the continent's first football head of state. expectations are high but his fans are confident. the i love him so much. i am are confident. the i love him so much. iam here are confident. the i love him so much. i am here for our country. are confident. the i love him so much. iam here for our country. i am so much. iam here for our country. i am so happy. weah made his fame in the 90s while liberia was fighting 14 years of civil war. weah is sworn in as the 24th president of liberia. what better way to do it than at a football stadium? what better way to do it than at a football stadium ? africa's what better way to do it than
next, liberia. george weah has been sworn in as the new president of liberia. it took place in a packed stadium on the outskirts of monrovia. this is a moment of huge significance — for weah he trades footballing stardom for political power. for liberia — it's the first time peaceful transition of power in more than 70 years. tamasin ford reports. it's going to be the biggest match of his life, south africa's first elected female, to the continent's first football head of state....
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liberia loves me, what i've done before in my life, and ok i'm going to do it again. football teaches that you cannot succeed alone and the new president as the people on site. but more than anything now george weah is going to need their patients. fergal keen, bbc news, monro villar. with all the sport - here's lizzie greenwood hughes at the bbc sport centre... after defeat in the ashes, england have won their one day series against australia, after taking an unassailable 3—0 lead following a 16—run victory in the third odi in sydney. alex gulragani reports. under the guidance of eoin morgan, england's short form game continues to thrive, yet recently, the captain himself has struggled for runs. his, one of six wickets that fell with the score looking unfavourable for the tourists. jos buttler and chris woakes soon changed that as the pair dominated proceedings. the final over of the innings delivered a half—century for chris woakes and all three figures forjos buttler. 303 the target for victory, one that aaron finch fancied chasing down, showing authority in
liberia loves me, what i've done before in my life, and ok i'm going to do it again. football teaches that you cannot succeed alone and the new president as the people on site. but more than anything now george weah is going to need their patients. fergal keen, bbc news, monro villar. with all the sport - here's lizzie greenwood hughes at the bbc sport centre... after defeat in the ashes, england have won their one day series against australia, after taking an unassailable 3—0 lead following...
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Jan 21, 2018
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a former premier league footballer is about to become president of the west african nation of liberia. george weah — who played for chelsea and manchester city — told the bbc he was ready to meet the expectations of his people. he will be sworn in tomorrow. his victory is the latest extraordinary chapter in liberia's emergence from the horrors of civil war. from the capital monrovia here's our africa editor, fergal keane. a fanfare for the people's man. who rose from the slums to become an international football star. and now president of his country. how are you doing? george weah is the face of a changing nation. for the first time in over 70 years power is being transferred between democratically elected leaders. can you be as successful a president as a footballer? you only look at me as a former footballer but i am a human being. i strive to be excellent. i can be successful. today he was leading a team of friends against an army selection and still scoring. it was in europe, playing for teams like chelsea and ac milan that he became a legend. fifa footballer of the year. geo
a former premier league footballer is about to become president of the west african nation of liberia. george weah — who played for chelsea and manchester city — told the bbc he was ready to meet the expectations of his people. he will be sworn in tomorrow. his victory is the latest extraordinary chapter in liberia's emergence from the horrors of civil war. from the capital monrovia here's our africa editor, fergal keane. a fanfare for the people's man. who rose from the slums to become an...
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Jan 24, 2018
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i lived in guinea, liberia, i lived in senegal... at the height of white oppression in south africa, for many black musicians jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as tensions intensified. after returning he was determined to make a difference. i had sourced so much from africa and i needed to pay back and the only way to do that is to make people see how wonderful they are. masekela described himself as a troublesome child and spoke openly about the many times music saved this life, even later on at the height of a drug addiction. this picture marks one of the moments it all began. when a missionary stationed here gave him his first trumpet. an unlikely ally at the height of oppression here in south africa. masekela continued to use his voice over the years to speak truth to power. you have been watching newsday. and before we go, let's head to quebec in canada. isil sculptures for all the tourists and the public to enjoy. see you $0011 “— and the public to enjoy. see you soon —— ice sc
i lived in guinea, liberia, i lived in senegal... at the height of white oppression in south africa, for many black musicians jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as tensions intensified. after returning he was determined to make a difference. i had sourced so much from africa and i needed to pay back and the only way to do that is to make people see how wonderful they are. masekela described himself as a troublesome child and spoke openly about the many...
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i lived in liberia, i lived in senate goal... at the height of white oppression in south africa, jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as tensions intensified. after returning he was determined to make a difference. i need to pay africa back and the only way to do that is to make people see how wonderful they are. masekela describes himself asa they are. masekela describes himself as a troublesome child and spoke openly about the many times music saved this life, even later on at the height of a drug addiction. this picture marks one of the moments it all began. he was stationed here, when the military was stationed here he was given this first instrument. an unlikely ally at the height of oppression here in south africa. that three continued to use this voice over the years to speak truth to power why. —— masekela continued to power why. —— masekela continued to use this voice over the years. you have been watching newsday. stay with us. we will take you to bengaluru where internet
i lived in liberia, i lived in senate goal... at the height of white oppression in south africa, jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as tensions intensified. after returning he was determined to make a difference. i need to pay africa back and the only way to do that is to make people see how wonderful they are. masekela describes himself asa they are. masekela describes himself as a troublesome child and spoke openly about the many times music saved...
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i lived in guinea, i lived in liberia, i lived senegal... at the height of white oppression in south africa, for many black musicians, jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as political and racial tensions intensified. but once he had returned, he was determined to make a difference. i had sourced so much from africa, and i need to pay it back, and the only way to pay it back i think is by making the people see how wonderful they are and how excellent they are. hugh masekela described himself as a troublesome child and spoke openly about the many times music saved this life, even later on at the height of a drug addiction. this picture marks one of the moments it all began when a missionary who was stationed here in south africa, father trevor huddleston, gave him his first trumpet. with that, the music legend was born. he was an unlikely ally at the height of racial oppression here in south africa. masekela continued to use his voice over the years to speak truth to power. pumza fihlani, bbc news, joha
i lived in guinea, i lived in liberia, i lived senegal... at the height of white oppression in south africa, for many black musicians, jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as political and racial tensions intensified. but once he had returned, he was determined to make a difference. i had sourced so much from africa, and i need to pay it back, and the only way to pay it back i think is by making the people see how wonderful they are and how excellent they...
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Jan 23, 2018
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i lived in liberia, in senegal. at the height of white oppression in south africa, for many black musicians, jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as political and racial tensions increased, but once he returned, he was determined to make a difference. i need to pay back and the only way to pay back, i think, is by making the people see how wonderful they are and how excellent they are. he described himself as a troublesome child and spoke openly about the many times music saved his life, even later at the height of a drug addiction. this picture marked one of the moment it began when a missionary father trevor huddleston gave him his first trumpet and with that, the music legend was born. he was an unlikely ally at the height of racial oppression here in south africa. masekela continued to use as voice over the years to speak truth to power. the musician and campaigner hugh masekela, who‘s died at the age of 78. tennis, and britain‘s kyle edmund has made spectacular progre
i lived in liberia, in senegal. at the height of white oppression in south africa, for many black musicians, jazz became the soundtrack of the resistance. masekela was forced into exile as political and racial tensions increased, but once he returned, he was determined to make a difference. i need to pay back and the only way to pay back, i think, is by making the people see how wonderful they are and how excellent they are. he described himself as a troublesome child and spoke openly about the...